ASBURY PARK – Two city residents were charged with numerous counts of animal cruelty Sunday night after two male Pit Bulls were found with what appeared to be bite marks, authorities said.

Monmouth County SPCA Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer Victor “Buddy” Amato said an Asbury Park police officer was on the property for an unrelated investigation and noticed new injuries on the dogs after his agency had previously cited the residents.

The dogs had “massive bites all over the body” and did not have food or water, Amato said.

“It’s obvious at this point that these are dog bites, but I’m not a vet,” Amato said.

Amato said he believes the Pit Bulls were involved in dog fighting, but is awaiting a report from a veterinarian.